CONVERSATION QUESTIONS: ENTERTAINMENT

Una nueva ronda de preguntas. Esta vez acerca de las actividades que hacemos en nuestro tiempo libre.

1.- What do you do for fun?

2.- What do you do in your spare time?

3.- What did you watch on TV yesterday?

4.- What is one of your favorite TV shows?

5.- Do you listen to classical music? Why or why not?

6.- Do you like to watch cartoons?

7.- Have you ever been to Disneyland?

8.- Have you ever been to the theater?

9.- How often do you go to parties?

10.- How often do you read comic books?

11.- How often do you visit museums?

12.- What is the best book you have ever read?

13.- What computer games have you played?

14.- What's your favorite magazine?

15.- What are some things you can do without spending a cent?

THE CHRISTMAS SONG - NAT KING COLE

1.- Historia

Compuesta por los norteamericanos MEL TORMÉ y ROBERT WELLS, "The Christmas Song", narra el ambiente festivo de la navidad. MEL TORMÉ, grabó este tema en 1946, pero, una década después, la versión de NAT KING COLE, obtuvo un éxito mayor.

Fuente: https://the-music-history.blogspot.com/2009/06/christmas-song.html

2.- Lyrics

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire

Jack Frost nipping at your nose

Yuletide carols being sung by a choir

And folks dressed up like Eskimos

Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe

Help to make the season bright

Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow

Will find it hard to sleep tonight

They know that Santa's on his way

He's loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh

And every mother's child is gonna spy

To see if reindeers really know how to fly

And so I'm offering this simple phrase

To kids from one to ninety-two

Although it's been said many times, many ways

Merry Christmas to you

And so I'm offering this simple phrase

To kids from one to ninety-two

Although it's been said many times, many ways

Merry Christmas to you

3.- Vocabulary

- Chestnuts = Castañas

- Roast = Tostar, asar

- Nip = Dañar algo

- Yuletide = Navidad

- Choir = Coro

- Folks = Gente

- Eskimo = Esquimal

- Turkey = Pavo

- Mistletoe = Muérdago

- Bright = Brillante

- Tot = Nene

- Aglow = Resplandeciente (de algo)

- Loaded = Cargado

- Goodies = Golosinas

- Sleigh = Trineo

- Reindeer = Reno

4.- Grammar

a) Present Simple Tense

Ejemplo:

- Everybody knows a turkey ....

b) Present Continuous Tense

Ejemplo:

- I'm offering this simple phrase.

c) Present Perfect Tense

Ejemplo:

- It's been said many times many ways. (It's = It has)

5.- Videoclip

CONVERSATION QUESTIONS - ART

En la tercera edición de CONVERSATION QUESTIONS, tratamos acerca del Arte.

NOTA.- El objetivo es mejorar nuestra expresión oral. Por eso la mayoría de las preguntas tienen la palabra "Why?" agregada.

1.- What is art?

2.- Do you enjoy your art class at school? Why?

3.- Have you ever visited an art museum? Why?

4.- Do you think music and dancing are forms of art? Why?

5.- Who are some famous artists in your country?

6.- Do you consider photography an art form? Why?

7.- Do you think graffiti is art? Why?

8.- Have you ever gone to an exhibition? Why?

9.- Does art imitate life? Why?

10.- Are movies a form of art? Why?

Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me) - Steve Harley And Cockney Rebel

1.- Historia

El cantante y compositor inglés Steve Harley, fue conocido por su banda Cockney Rebel, formada a inicios de los años 70. El éxito que los hizo conocidos fuera de las islas británicas fue "Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me)" de 1975.

2.- Lyrics

You've done it all

You've broken every code

And pulled the rebel to the floor

You spoiled the game

No matter what you say

For only metal, what a bore

Blue eyes, blue eyes

How come you tell so many lies?

(Chorus 1)

Come up and see me, make me smile

Or do what you want, running wild

There's nothing left

All gone and run away

Maybe you'll tarry for a while

It's just a test

A game for us to play

Win or lose, it's hard to smile

Resist, resist

It's from yourself you have to hide, oh

(Repeat Chorus 1)

There ain't no more

You've taken everything

From my belief in Mother Earth

Can you ignore

My faith in everything?

'Cause I know what faith is and what it's worth

Away, away

And don't say maybe you'll try

(Repeat Chorus 1) (x2)

3.- Vocabulary

- Pull = Dar un tirón, tirar de

- Spoil = Echar a perder, arruinar, estropear

- Lies = Mentiras

- Smile = Sonreir; Sonrisa

- Wild = Salvaje

- Tarry = Quedar(se), esperar

- Win = Ganar

- Lose = Perder

- Hide = Esconder(se)

- Belief = Creencia

- Faith = Fe

- Worth = Con valor, Valorado

4.- Grammar

a) Present Perfect

Ejemplos:

- You've done it all = You have done it all.

- you've broken every code = you have broken every code.

b) Simple Past

- You spoiled the game.

c) Simple Present

Ejemplos:

- It's just a test.

- It's hard to smile.

d) Ain't

Esta forma que NO se considera gramaticalmente correcta, equivale a:

- am, is, are + not

- have, has + not

Ejemplo:

- There ain't no more = There isn't no more.

5.- Videoclip

WHAT IS LOVE - HADDAWAY

1.- Historia

El cantante HADDAWAY tuvo que mudarse constantemente hasta encontrar el lugar adecuado para poder trabajar y grabar sus primeros temas. Así llegó a Alemania. HADDAWAY se inició como cantante y bailarín y también creó un grupo de TECHNO POP. Viajó desde su Tobago natal hasta USA y se afincó finalmente en Alemania. 

2.- Lyrics

(Chorus) (x2)

What is love?

Baby, don't hurt me

Don't hurt me

No more

I don't know why

You are not fair

I give you my love

But you don't care

So

What is right?

And what is wrong?

Give me a sign

(Repeat Chorus) (x2)

I don't know, what can I do

What else can I say?

It's up to you

I know we're one

Just me and you

I can't go on

(Repeat Chorus) (x3)

I want no other, no other lover

This is our life, our time

If we are together, I need you forever

Is it love?

(Repeat Chorus) (x4)

3.- Vocabulary

- Hurt = Herir (v.), daño (n.)

- Fair = Justo, de manera justa

- Care = Importar (v.), tener cuidado (de algo/alguien) (n.)

- Sign = Señal (v.)

- Lover = Amante

- Together = Junto(s)

- Forever = Para siempre

4.- Grammar

a) Presente Simple

Ejemplos:

- Baby, don't hurt me

- I give you my love

- This is our life

b) Expresiones

Ejemplos:

- It's up to you = Es tu decisión.

- Go on = Continuar

5.- Videoclip

CARS - GARY NUMAN

 

1.- Historia

Gary Numan es un músico y productor británico que tuvo en "Cars", su mayor éxito. Sucedió entre 1979 y 1980. Se trata de una canción con una letra simple y en su mayoría instrumental. Este tema es catalogado como uno de los más importantes del New Wave.

2.- Lyrics

Here in my car

I feel safest of all

I can lock all my doors

It's the only way to live

In cars

Here in my car

I can only receive

I can listen to you

It keeps me stable for days

In cars

Here in my car

Where the image breaks down

Will you visit me please

If I open my door

In cars?

Here in my car

I know I've started to think

About leaving tonight

Although nothing seems right

In cars

3.- Vocabulario

- Feel = Sentir

- Lock = Cerrar

- Way = Forma

- Live = Vivir

- Receive = Recibir

- Listen = Escuchar

- Keep = Mantener

- Stable = Estable

- Image = Imágen

- Visit = Visitar

- Open = Abrir

- Know = Saber

- Start = Empezar

- Think = Pensar

- Leaving = Partir, salir

- Although = Aunque

- Seem = Parecer

- Right = Correcto, bien

4.- Grammar

a) Presente Simple

- It's the only way to live

- It keeps me stable for days

b) Presente Perfecto

- I've started to think

c) Futuro (Pregunta Sí/No)

- Will you visit me please?

d) Condicional If

- If I open my door

e) Superlativo

- Safest = Safe + est

5.- Videoclip

NICK KAMEN - I PROMISED MYSELF

1.- Historia

Nick Kamen fue un modelo y cantante británico que saltó a la fama a mediados de los 80s. Aunque su mayor éxito en UK fue su single debut "Each Time You Break My Heart", en el resto del mundo es más conocido por "I Promised Myself". Nick Kamen falleció el pasado 4 de mayo a la edad de 59 años.

Fuente: https://the-music-history.blogspot.com/2021/05/nick-kamen-top-5.html

2.- Lyrics

(Chorus 1)

I promised myself

I promised I'll wait for you

The midnight hour

I know you'll shine on through

I promised myself

I promised the world to you

I gave you flowers

You made my dreams come true

-----------------------------------

How many of us out there

Feel the need

To run and look for shelter?

I promised myself

That I'd say a prayer for you

A brand new tomorrow

Where all you wish comes true

I promised myself

That I'd make it up to you

My sister and brother

Know I'm in love with you

---------------------------------

(Chorus 2)

How many of us out there

Feel the pain of losing

what was once theirs?

God I know

what people say about her

No mistake,

who can live without love?

(Repeat Chorus 2)

(Repeat Chorus 1)

(Chorus 3)

In the midnight hour

I will wait for you

I will wait for you

I will wait for you

(Repeat Chorus 3)

3.- Vocabulary

- Myself = A mí mismo.

- Wait = Esperar

- Midnight = Medianoche

- Shine = Brillar

- Through = A través

- World = Mundo

- True = Verdad, cierto

- Need = Necesitar (Verbo), Necesidad (Sustantivo).

- Shelter = Refugio, abrigo.

- Prayer = Oración

- Brand new = Completamente nuevo.

- Wish = Deseo

- Make it up = Hacer las paces.

- Losing = Perder

- Mistake = Equivocación, error.

4.- Grammar

a) Pasado Simple

Ejemplos:

- I promised myself.

- I gave you flowers.

- You made my dreams come true.

b) Futuro Simple (Will)

Ejemplos:

- I'll wait for you.

- You'll shine on through.

c) Contracción con Would

Ejemplos:

- I'd say a prayer for you. (I + would)

- I'd make it up to you. (I + would)

5.- Videoclip

LUCILLE - LITTLE RICHARD

1.- Historia

Richard Wayne Penniman nació el 5 de diciembre de 1932 en Georgia, USA. Este pianista y vocalista de R and B y Rock And Roll, obtuvo su primer contrato discográfico en 1951 con la compañía RCA. Participó en 3 películas de Rock And Roll ("Don't Knock The Rock", "The Girl Can't Help It" y "Mister Rock 'n' Roll") y se hizo ministro religioso tras acabar sus estudios de Teología en 1961. Little Richard Falleció el 9 de mayo de 2020.

2.- Lyrics

1.-

Lucille, you won't do your sisters will?

Oh, Lucille, you won't do your sisters will?

You ran off and married, but I love you still

2.-

Lucille, please, come back where you belong

Lucille, please, come back where you belong

I('ve) been good to you, baby, please, don't leave me alone

3.-

I woke up this morning, Lucille was not in sight

I asked my friends about her but all their lips were tight

Lucille, please, come back where you belong

I('ve) been good to you, baby, please, don't leave me alone

(Repeat)

Lucille, baby, satisfy my heart

Lucille, baby, satisfy my heart

I played for it, baby, and gave you such a wonderful start

3.- Vocabulary

- Still = Aún, todavía.

- Alone = Solo, sola.

- Sight = Vista, visión.

- Lips = Labios

- Tight = Apretado, apretada.

- Wonderful = Maravilloso, maravillosa.

4.- Grammar

a) Futuro Simple (Will)

- You won't do, your sisters will?

b) Presente Simple

- I love you still.

- Come back where you belong.

- Lucille, baby, satisfy my heart.

c) Pasado Simple

- You ran off and married.

- Lucille was not in sight.

- I asked my friends...

- I played for it...

d) Present Perfect

- I(ve) been good to you baby.

Nota.- La contracción entre paréntesis no suele aparecer en la letra original, pero por la fórmula gramatical se deduce que es Presente Perfecto.

Sujeto + Have/Has + Verbo Principal en Participio + Complemento.

e) Phrasal Verbs

- Run off = Salir corriendo

- Come back = Volver

- Wake up = Despertar(se)

5.- Videoclip

LEAN ON ME - BILL WITHERS

1.- Historia

Una canción inspirada en la amistad y en la colaboración estrecha entre sus compañeros de trabajo. Este tema llegó al primer lugar en USA el 8 de julio de 1972 y permaneció allí durante 3 semanas. Algunas versiones de "Lean On Me" también lograron puestos altos en las listas musicales. Algunas de ellas fueron grabadas por el grupo Mud a mediados de los 70s, y Club Nouveau. La versión de este último llegó al puesto 1 en Billboard el 21 de marzo de 1987 y se mantuvo en dicha posición por 2 semanas.

Fuente: https://the-music-history.blogspot.com/2020/04/bill-withers-top-5.html

2.- Lyrics

Sometimes in our lives

We all have pain

We all have sorrow

But if we are wise

We know that there's always tomorrow

(CHORUS 1)

Lean on me

When you're not strong

And I'll be your friend

I'll help you carry on

For it won't be long

'Til I'm gonna need

Somebody to lean on

Please, swallow your pride

If I have things you need to borrow

For no one can fill those of your needs

That you won't let show

(CHORUS 2)

You just call on me, brother

When you need a hand

We all need somebody to lean on

I just might have a problem

That you'll understand

We all need somebody to lean on

(Repeat Chorus 1 and Chorus 2)

If there's a load you have to bear

That you can't carry

I'm right up the road

I'll share your load

3.- Vocabulary

- Pain = Dolor
- Sorrow = Tristeza, pesar
- Wise = Sabio
- 'Til = Until = Hasta
- Gonna = Going to = Forma de futuro
- Swallow = Tragar
- Pride = Orgullo
- Borrow = Pedir prestado
- For = Because = Porque
- Needs = Necesidades
- Might = Podría
- Load = Carga
- Bear = Soportar, aguantar
- Carry = Llevar
- Share = Compartir


4.- Grammar

a) Present Simple. Ejemplo:

- We know that there's always tomorrow.

b) Futuro Simple (Will). Ejemplo:

- I'll be your friend.

c) Phrasal Verbs

- Lean on (somebody) = Apoyarse en (alguien). Pedir ayuda a alguien.

- Carry on = Continuar

- Call on (somebody) = Solicitar ayuda de alguien.


5.- Videoclip

LADY - KENNY ROGERS

1.- Historia

Esta canción fue compuesta y producida por el músico y compositor de R and B, Lionel Richie. Se trata de un tema que evoca su éxito "Three Times A Lady" de 1978. Llegó al primer lugar en 4 listas Billboard. En la de Singles, por ejemplo, lo hizo el 15 de noviembre de 1980 y se mantuvo allí durante 6 semanas.

Fuente : https://the-music-history.blogspot.com/2020/03/kenny-rogers.html


2.- Lyrics

Lady

I'm your knight in shining armour

And I love you

You have made me what I am and

I am yours

My love

There's so many ways I want to say

I love you

Let me hold you in my arms

Forever more

You have gone

And made me such a fool

I'm so lost in your love

And girl

We belong together

Won't you believe

In my song

Lady

For so many years I thought

I'd never find you

You have come into my life

And made me whole

Forever

Let me wake to see you

Each and every morning

Let me hear you whisper

Softly in my ear

In my eyes

I see no one else but you

There's no other love like our love

Oh yes girl

I'll always want you near me

I'm waiting for you for so long

Lady

Your love's the only love I need

And beside me

Is where I want you to be

Cause my love

There's something I want you to know

You're the love of my life

You're my lady

3.- Vocabulario

- Knight = Caballero
- Armour = Armadura
- Hold = Coger, agarrar
- Fool = Tonto/a
- Lost = Perdido/a
- Belong = Pertenecer
- Whole = Entero, todo
- Let = Permitir
- Wake = Despertar
- Whisper = Susurrar (Verbo), Susurro (Sustantivo)
- Near = Cerca
- Beside = Al lado
- Cause = Because = Porque

4.- Gramática

a) Presente Simple

Ejemplos:

- I'm your knight.

- I love you.

b) Pasado Simple

Ejemplo:

- I thought.

c) Presente Continuo

Ejemplo:

- I'm waiting for you

d) Futuro Simple (Will)

Ejemplos:

- Won't you believe?

- I'll always want you near me.

e) Presente Perfecto

Ejemplos:

- You have made me.

- You have gone.

- You have come.

f) Would

- I'd (I would) never find you.


5.- Videoclip

IT MUST HAVE BEEN LOVE - ROXETTE

1.- Historia

A finales de los 80's, un estudiante norteamericano viaja de intercambio a Suecia. Es allí donde conoce y asiste a los conciertos de un dúo llamado Roxette. Durante unas vacaciones de Navidad, este estudiante llamado Dean Cushman, compra el cd "Look Sharp" y se lo lleva a USA, donde logra que una emisora local lo programase. Este fué el punto de partida de la historia de Roxette, primero en USA y después en el resto del mundo. Per Gessle y Marie Friediksson, se unieron (musicalmente hablando) en 1986. "The Look" fue su primer single a nivel internacional. Pero no el único. "Dressed For Success", "Listen To Your Heart", "Dangerous", "It Must Have Been Love", "Joyride", "Spending My Time", "How Do You Do" y "Sleeping In My Car", también ocuparon puestos similares en los 5 continentes.

Fuente : Music History


2.- Lyrics

(Chorus A)

It must have been love
but it's over now


Lay a whisper on my pillow
Leave the Winter on the ground
I wake up lonely, this air of silence
In the bedroom and all around

Touch me now
I close my eyes
and dream away


(Chorus B)

It must have been love
But it's over now
It must have been good
But I lost it somehow
It must have been love
But it's over now
From the moment we touched
Till the time had run out


Make believing
We're together
But I'm sheltered
By your heart
But in and outside
I turn to water
Like a teardrop in your palm

And i'ts a hard Winter's day
I dream away


(Chorus C)

It must have been love
But it's over now
It was all that I wanted
Now I'm leaving without
It must have been love
But it's over now
It's where the water flows
It's where the wind blows

Repeat Chorus B

Repeat Chorus C


3.- Vocabulary

- Over = Acabado/a, Terminado/a
- Lay = Poner, tender
- Whisper = Susurro
- Pillow = Almohada
- Ground = Suelo
- Lost = Lose = Perder
- Somehow = De alguna manera
- Touch = Acariciar, tocar
- Till = Hasta
- Shelter = Abrigo, cobijo (Noun); Abrigar, cobijar (Verb)
- Water = Regar, hacerse agua (Verb); Agua (Noun)
- Teardrop = Lágrima
- Flow = Fluir (Verb); Flujo (Noun)
- Blow = Soplar (Verb); Golpe (Noun)


4.- Grammar

a) Tenses

- Present Simple

I wake up lonely.

I close my eyes.

- Simple Past Tense

I lost it somehow.

It was all that I wanted.

- Must have

Utilizamos esta combinación cuando deducimos o nos referimos a una suposición. También puede ser una reacción a alguna noticia.

It must have been love.

En la canción se refiere a algo imaginario, no seguro del todo.

- Phrasal Verbs

* Wake up = Despertar(se)

* Dream away = Pasarse algo soñando

* Run out = Agotarse, acabarse


5.- Videoclip

CREEP - RADIOHEAD

1.- Historia

"I'm a creep / I'm a weirdo / I don't belong here", es parte de la letra de "Creep". Este tema pertenece al grupo británico Radiohead. Tom Yorke, vocalista del grupo, aprendió a tocar la guitarra acústica a los 8 años. El nombre del grupo, proviene de una canción de la banda Talking Heads. El primer álbum de Radiohead "Pablo Honey", fue uno de los más vendidos de 1993. En 1998, su álbum "Ok Computer", les hace acreedor de un premio GRAMMY.

Fuente : Music History

2.- Lyrics

When you were here before

couldn't look you in the eye

You're just like an angel

your skin makes me cry

You float like a feather

in a beautiful world

I wish I was special

You're so very special

Chorus 1

But, I'm a creep

I'm a weirdo

What the hell am I doing here?

I don't belong here

I don't care if it hurts

I wanna have control

I want a perfect body

I want a perfect soul

I want you to notice

when I'm not around

Chorus 2

You're so very special

I wish I was special

(Repeat Chorus 1)

She's running out again

She's running out

She run run run run run!

Whatever makes you happy

Whatever you want

Repeat Chorus 2, Chorus 1)

I don't belong here

3.- Vocabulary

- Skin = Piel
- Float = Flotar
- Feather = Pluma
- Creep = Cretino
- Weirdo = Bicho raro
- Soul = Alma
- Notice = Darse cuenta, notar
- Whatever = (Todo) lo que ...
- What the hell...? = ¿Qué demonios ...?
- Wanna = Want to = Querer, desear.

4.- Grammar

a) Present Simple Tense

Se encuentra en la mayor parte de la letra.

- You float like a feather.
- I'm a creep.
- I don't care...
- I want ...

NOTA.- En la frase "She run, run, run, run, run!", el verbo debería acabar en "s" (runs).

b) Present Continuous Tense

- She's running out again.
- What the hell am I doing here?

c) Past Simple Tense

- When you were here before.

d) Modal Verb

- Couldn't look you in the eye.

e) I wish + Past Verb Form

Se utiliza para expresar un deseo en forma condicional. A menudo suena como lamento o arrepentimiento.

- I wish I was special.

5.- Videoclip

ABBA - I HAVE A DREAM

1.- Historia

Desde 1974, ABBA (el nombre es un acrónimo de las iniciales de los nombres de los integrantes), cosechó éxitos como "Sos", "Fernando", "Dancing Queen", "Take A Chance On Me", "Voulez Vous", "Chiquitita", "The Winner Takes It All", entre muchos otros. Este grupo sueco se hizo tan famoso, que existe un musical que además lleva por título una de sus canciones, "Mamma Mia". ABBA se disolvió en 1982.

Fuente : https://the-music-history.blogspot.com/2014/06/eurovision.html

2.- Lyrics

(Intro)
I have a dream
a song to sing
to help me cope
with anything
If you see the wonder
of a fairy tale
you can take the future
even if you fail

(Chorus)
I believe in angels
something good
in everything I see
I believe in angels
when I know the time
is right for me
I'll cross the stream
I have a dream

I have a dream of fantasy
to help me through reality

And my destination
makes it worth the while
pushing through the darkness
still another mile


3.- Vocabulario

- Dream = Sueño

- Cope with = Hacer frente (a algo o alguien)

- Wonder = Maravilla (noun); Preguntar(se) (Verb).

- Fairy tale = Cuento de hadas.

- Fail = Fallar, errar.

- Stream = Río, arroyo, torrente.

- Help through = Ayudar

- Destination = Destino

- Worth = Valioso

- Worth the while = Valer la pena.

- Mile = Milla

- Pushing through = Apurar, agilizar.


4.- Gramática

A.- En su mayoría, la letra se encuentra en Presente Simple. Por ello y por su forma interpretativa, es muy fácil de entender y pronunciar.

Ejemplos:

- I have a dream.

- I believe in angels.

- And my destination makes it worth the while (tercera persona = "_s" al final del verbo).

B.- También encontramos la forma del Futuro Simple con "Will".

- I'll cross the stream.

C.- Finalmente, encontramos el Primer Condicional.

- If you see the wonder of a fairy tale, you can take the future even if you fail.


5.- Videoclip

MARIAH CAREY - ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU

1.- Historia

Una de las canciones mas actuales, referentes a la navidad, es "All I Want For Christmas Is You" de la cantante MARIAH CAREY. Fue originalmente grabada en 1994 y ha sido versionada muy recientemente por MILEY CYRUS o (lo que es lo mismo) HANNA MONTANA.

Fuente : Music History



2.- Lyrics

a)

I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
I don't care about the presents
underneath the Christmas tree


b)

I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas
is you

Repeat a)


I don't need to hang my stocking
There upon the fireplace
Santa Claus won't make me happy
With a toy on Christmas day

Repeat b)

You, baby


I won't ask for much this Christmas
I won't even wish for snow
And I'm just gonna keep on waiting
Underneath the mistletoe


I won't make a list and send it
To the North Pole for Saint Nick
I won't even stay awake
To hear those magic reindeer click


'Cause I just want you here tonight
Holding on to me so tight
What more can I do?
'Cause baby all I want for Christmas is you


All the lights are shining
So brightly everywhere
And the sound of children
Laughter fills the air


And everyone is singing
I hear those sleigh bells ringing


Santa, won't you bring me
The one I really need?
Won't you please
Bring my baby to me?


I don't want a lot for Christmas
This is all I'm asking for
I just wanna see my baby
Standing right outside my door


I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
Baby all I want for Christmas is you


All I want for Christmas is you (x4)



3.- Vocabulary

- Underneath = Debajo, por debajo, en la parte inferior

- Stocking = Calcetín

- Christmas stocking = Calcetín de Navidad

- Fireplace = Chimenea

- Toy = Juguete

- Send = Enviar

- Stay awake = Quedarse despierto/a

- Reindeer = Reno

- Laughter = Risa

- Bring = Traer

- Standing = Parado/a

- For my own = Para mí.



4.- Grammar

a) Verbo Auxiliar Do en negativo (Don't)

Ejemplos:

- I don't want a lot for Christmas.

- I don't care about the presents.

b) Verbo Auxiliar Will en negativo (Won't)

Ejemplos:

- I won't ask for much this Christmas.

- I won't even wish for snow.

c) Uso de "just" (sólo, únicamente)

Ejemplos:

- There is just one thing I need.

- I just want you for my own.

d) Gonna = Going to

- And I'm just gonna keep on waiting.

e) La palabra "Because" reducida a "'Cause"

- 'Cause I just want you here tonight.

- 'Cause baby all I want for Christmas is you.


5.- Videoclip

LAST TRAIN TO LONDON - ELO

1.- History

El músico y compositor Jeff Lynne fue uno de los miembros de un super grupo formado a finales de los 80's llamado Traveling Wilburys. Pero, antes de ello, también fue uno de los responsables de la creación del grupo británico Electric Light Orchestra. Como su nombre lo dice, fue un grupo de Rock orquestal. También conocido por las siglas E.L.O., este grupo formado en 1970 cuenta con grandes canciones como "Evil Woman", "Livin' Thing", "Telephone Line", "Don't Bring Me Down", "Hold On Tight" y "Rock 'N' Roll Is King". E.L.O. también participó en la banda sonora original del film "Xanadu" junto a la cantante y actriz Olivia Newton John.

Fuente : Music History

2.- Lyrics

It was 9-29,
9-29 back street big city.
The sun was going down,
there was music all around
It felt so right.

It was one of those nights,
one of those nights when
you feel the world stop turnin',
you were standing there,
There was music in the air.
I should have been away,
but I knew I'd have to stay.

(Chorus)

Last train to London,
just headin' out,
Last train to London,
just leavin' town.
But I really want tonight
to last forever
I really wanna be with you,
Let the music play on down the line
tonight.


It was one of those nights,
one of those nights when
you feel the fire is burnin',
everybody was there,
everybody to share
It felt so right.

There you were on your own,
lookin' like you were
the only one around,
I had to be with you,
nothin' else that I could do,
I should have been away,
but I knew I'd have to stay.

* Repeat chorus

Underneath a starry sky,
time was still but hours
Must really have rushed by,
I didn't realize
But love was in your eyes,
I really should have gone,
but love went on and on...

* Repeat chorus


3.- Vocabulary

- Last = Durar (verb); último/a, pasado/a (adjective)

- Underneath = Debajo de, por debajo.

- Starry = Estrellado/a

- Still = Quieto, tranquilo (adjective); todavía, aún (adverb)

- Realize = Darse cuenta.

- Share = Compartir

- Go down = Bajar, decrecer.

- To feel right = Sentirse a gusto. (It felt so right.)

- To be away = Estar fuera. (I should have been away.)

- Head out = Marcharse. (just headin' out)

- Wanna = Want to = Querer.

- On your own = Solo/a.

- Rush by = Apresurarse.

- On and on = Sin parar.


4.- Grammar

a) Simple Past

- It was 9 - 29.

- It felt so right.

b) Present Perfect Simple

- I should have been away


5.- Videoclip

ARETHA FRANKLIN - THINK

1.- History

La cantante Aretha Franklin tuvo sus inicios en la música a mediados de los 50's. Hija de un "reverendo", cultivó su talento musical en los coros de la iglesia. En 1966, firma contrato con una de las mayores comapñias discográficas por aquel entonces, Atlantic Records. Entre sus canciones más importantes se encuentran : "I never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You)", "Respect" (cover de Otis Redding), "Baby I Love You", "Chain Of Fools", "Think" y "Freeway Of Love".

Fuente : Music History


2.- Lyrics

CHORUS

You better think
Think about what you're
tryin' to do to me
Think
Let your mind go
Let yourself be free

a)

Let's go back
Let's go back
Let's go way on back
when
I didn't even know you
You couldn't have been
too much more than ten
(just a child)
I ain't no psychiatrist
I ain't no doctor with degrees
I don't take too much high IQ's
To see what you're doing to me

(Repeat CHORUS)

Oh freedom, freedom
Oh freedom, yeah, freedom
Freedom, freedom
Freedom, oh freedom

Hey
Think about it
Think about it

b)

There ain't nothing you could ask
I could answer you
but I won't
I was gonna change
but I'm not
To keep doing things
I don't

(Repeat CHORUS)

c)

People walking around everyday
Playing games
taking score
Trying to make
other people lose their minds
Be careful
you don't lose yours

(Repeat CHORUS)

You need me
And I need you
Without each other
There ain't nothing people can do

Think about it, baby
Think about it now
(Think about me)


3.- Vocabulary

- Mind = Mente

- Psychiatrist = Psiquiatra

- Degree = Grado

- Freedom = Libertad

- Score = Puntuación


4.- Grammar

a) Simple Past Tense

- I didn't even know you = Ni siquiera te conocía.

b) Commands

- Let's go back = Volvamos

- Think about it = Piensa acerca de ello.

c) Ain't

Reemplaza de forma coloquial/informal el uso del verbo auxiliar To Be.

- I ain't no psychiatrist = I am not a Psychiatrist.

- There ain't nothing you could ask = There isn't anything you could ask.

- There ain't nothing people can do = There isn't anything people can do.

d) Gonna

Se usa en lugar de "Going to".

- I was gonna change = I was going to change.


5.- Videoclip

BOSTON - MORE THAN A FEELING

1.- Historia

El hecho de ser un grupo de Hard Rock, no implica necesariamente hacer música que para algunos pueda ser estridente. Un buen ejemplo de esto es el grupo Boston. Dos de las canciones más conocidas de este grupo estadounidense son "More Than A Feeling" y "Amanda". Ambas son canciones lentas pero también potentes. Pero, no son las únicas canciones importantes del grupo. "Long Time", "Don't Look Back", "Feelin' Satisfied", "Rock And Roll Band" y "We're Ready" entre otros, también figuraron en las listas musicales. Boston se formó en 1976 y cuenta con media docena de álbumes en su repertorio.

Fuente : Music History


2.- Lyrics

a)

I looked out this morning
and the sun was gone
Turned on some music
to start my day

I lost myself
in a familiar song
I closed my eyes
and I slipped away

Chorus:

It's more than a feeling
When I hear that old song
they used to play
And I begin dreaming
'Til I see Marianne walk away
I see my Marianne walking away

b)

So many people
have come and gone
Their faces fade
as the years go by
Yet, I still recall
as I wander on
As clear as the sun
in the summer sky

Repeat chorus

c)

When I'm tired and
thinking cold
I hide my music
forget the day
And dream of a girl
I used to know
I closed my eyes
and she slipped away
She slipped away

Repeat chorus


3.- Vocabulary

- Look out = Mirar hacia afuera.

- Turn on = Encender

- Familiar = Conocido/a

- Slip away = Desvanecer(se)

- 'Til = Until = Hasta

- Fade = Desaparecer poco a poco.

- Recall = Recordar

- Wander = Pasear

- Hide = Esconder(se)

- Walk away = Alejarse


4.- Grammar

a) Simple Past Tense

- I lost myself ...

(Irregular verb "lose")

- I closed my eyes ...

(Regular verb "close")

b) Present Simple

- I begin dreaming.

- I hide my music.

c) Present Perfect Tense

- So many people have come and gone.

d) As ... As (Comparative)

- As clear as the sun.


5.- Videoclip

PLEASE FORGIVE ME - BRYAN ADAMS

1.- History

Nacido el 05-11-1959, Bryan Adams es uno de los mayores artistas canadienses en la actualidad. Empezó su carrera hacia mediados de los 70's en diversos grupos juveniles. Pero, su mayor éxito lo conseguiría en 1983 con su canción "Straight From The Heart". Un año más tarde, su álbum "Reckless" se convirtió en uno de los más vendidos. 6 singles de este disco se posicionaron entre los primeros puestos de los rankings. En 1985, participó en el concierto LIVE AID. También ha participado en el PRINCESS TRUST CHARITY, THE LONDON FREEDOM FEST y THE WALL con Roger Waters en Berlín. En 1991, "Everything I Do I Do It For You", tema del film "Robin Hood Prince Of Thieves", se convirtió en el single más vendido del sello AM RECORDS. Otras canciones importantes en su carrera son "Heaven", "Cuts Like A Knife", "Summer Of '69", "Heat Of The Night" y "Can't Stop This Thing We Started", entre muchos otros.

Fuente : http://the-music-history.blogspot.com.es


2.- Lyrics

Still feels like
our first night together
Feels like the first kiss
It's getting better baby
No one can better this
Still holding on
You're still the one
First time our eyes met
Same feeling that I get
Only feels much stronger
Wanna love ya longer
You still turn the fire on



a)

So if you're feeling lonely don't
You're the only one
I'd ever want
I only wanna make it good
So, if I love ya a little more
Than I should

b)

Please forgive me
I know not what I do
Please forgive me
I can't stop loving you
Don't deny me
This pain I'm going thru
Please forgive me
If I need ya like I do
Please believe me
Every word I say is true
Please forgive me
I can't stop loving you


Still feels like
Our best times are together
Feels like the first touch
Still getting closer, baby
Can get close enough
Still holding on
You're still number one
I remember the smell of your skin
I remember everything
I remember all your moves
I remember you, yeah
I remember the nights
You know I still do

** a, b

One thing I'm sure of
Is the way we make love
The one thing I depend on
Is for us to stay strong
With every word and every breath
I'm praying
That's what I'm saying

** b

Never leave me
I don't know what I'd do
Please forgive me
I can't stop loving you
Can't stop loving you


3.- Vocabulary

- Hold on = Continuar

- Ya = You = Tú, usted, ustedes

- Still = Aún

- Turn on = Encender

- Lonely = Solitario/a

- Deny = Negar

- Thru = Through = A través, por

- Touch = Caricia


4.- Grammar

a) Adjetivos Comparativos

- Better = Mejor, mejores

NOTA.- También se usa como verbo = Mejorar.

- Stronger = Más fuerte

- Longer = Más largo o duradero

- Closer _ Más cerca

b) Adjetivo Superlativo

- Best = Mejor, mejores


5.- Videoclip

A CHRISTMAS CAROL - 5 KEY WORDS

En las siguientes líneas, analizamos la obra de Charles Dickens con el fin de que los estudiantes puedan obtener una mayor (y tal vez mejor) comprensión de la historia.

1:- Mr. Scrooge

a) La palabra "scrooge" significa "tacaño". Otras formas de decir lo mismo son:

- ignoble

- niggardly

- mean


NOTA.- Esta última tiene otro significado.

- Mean = Significar (Verbo)

- Meaning = Significado (Sustantivo)

Las siguientes expresiones suelen tener el mismo "meaning":

- Don't be mean!

- Don't be rude!


b) El señor Scrooge era una persona antipática (unfriendly). En otras palabras:

- hostile

- inimical

- antagonistic

- unfavorable

Si analizamos "unfriendly", nos damos cuenta que a la palabra raíz "friend", se le ha agregado un prefijo (un) y un sufijo (ly) convirtiéndola en una palabra nueva.
Si analizamos muchas palabras de manera similar, evitaremos mirar al diccionario cada vez que encontremos palabras con las mismas características.


2.- The Ghosts

A Mr. Scrooge lo visitan unos fantasmas (ghosts). Un "ghost" también es:

- apparition

- phantom

- spirit

- specter

Otras palabras y frases relacionadas con los fantasmas son:

- ghostly

- ghostlike

- spectral

- phantasmal

- ghost story

- ghost town

- give up the ghost = Pasar a mejor vida.


3.- Carol

Un "carol" es un "villancico". En otras palabras es una canción de Navidad.

- Christmas song

- Nöel

- Hymn

Las primeras canciones navideñas se originaron en forma de himnos (Hymns), a partir de, o haciendo referencia a, algunos pasajes de la biblia.
Algunos ejemplos son:

- Joy To The World

- O Come All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles)

- Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

- Silent Night


4.- Christmas

A menudo vemos como la palabra "Christmas" (Navidad), se escribe "Xmas". Esto quizás se deba a que en griego la palabra Christmas empieza con X.

En Inglaterra se usa la palabra "merry" como sinónimo de "happy", feliz. De ahí que el saludo más común sea "Merry Christmas".

Más vocabulario relacionado:

- Christmas Eve

- Christmas stocking

- Christmastime

- Christmas decorations

- Christmas tree

- Christmas spirit


5.- Lesson

Al final de la historia, Mr. Scrooge aprende una lección (lesson). O dicho de otra forma:

- lecture

- sermon

- task

- apologue

Más vocabulario y frases

- Penalize

- Lesson plan

- To teach somebody a lesson = Dar una lección a alguien.